When folks refer to “Big Data” these days, what is everyone really talking about? For several years now, Big Data has been THE buzzword used in conjunction with just about every technology issue imaginable. The reality, however, is that Big Data isn’t an abstract concept. Whether you like it or not, you’re already inundated with Big Data. How you source it, what insights you derive from it, and how quickly you act on it will play a major role in determining the course—and success—of your company. Let’s talk specifics…

Handling the increased volume, variety and velocity (the “3V/s”) of data requires a fundamental shift in the makeup of the platform required to capture, store, and analyze the data.… Read the rest